Rebirth of the Great Era 1993

Going back in time...

Beijing, a conference room.

Just after 9 o'clock in the morning, the huge conference room was already packed with people.

In addition to secretaries, assistants and other confidential personnel, the most eye-catching people in this room are the 23 people sitting around the round table.

These 23 people are members of the selection committee of the Fourth Section Mao Dun Literary Award, and they are all highly respected industry leaders.

As the chairman of the committee, Ba Yin naturally sat at the top.

There are two deputy chairmen, namely Liu Heiyu and Chen Ben.

In the previous rounds of competition, Liu Heiyu was the biggest supporter of the "Latent" award in the organizing committee. Its faction members include 9 people including Lei Bin, Wei Wu, and Chen Xiong.

Liu Heiyu is a supporter.

Chen Ben is the biggest obstacle to the "lurking" rise to power, and his supporters include 9 people including Li Xiyi and Chen Jiangong.

It is precisely because of the astonishing balance of supporters and opponents that the "Insidious" novel was surrounded by great controversy from the very beginning.

After the participants were seated, Ba Yin said in a friendly voice: "Okay, everyone is here, let's get straight to the point.

Everyone knows what is happening today. What should have ended in the last round has been postponed until now.

Before a show of hands, I would like to express my opinion. The results must be announced today without any further delay. "

At this point, Ba Yin glanced at Liu Heiyu and Chen Ben twice, and continued: "Now we will vote on the other three works first."

Saying that, Ba Yin paused. After seeing that other members of the organizing committee had no objection, Ba Yin picked up a book.

Talk: "The first book "War and People", do you have any opinions to express?"

No one said anything.

Ba Yin said: "Okay, everyone, please raise your hands to vote. Those who support the award, please raise your hands."

As a result, "War and Man" received 16 votes and passed with a high vote.

Then "White Gate Willow" received 14 votes and passed.

"Autumn of Turmoil" also received 14 votes and passed.

Finally, Ba Yin put "Latent" and another copy of "Westward Journey" in front of him and said:

"Let's discuss it first", please express your opinions carefully. Each person has a maximum of one chance to speak. "

After that, Ba Yin looked at Liu Heiyu and Chen Ben again, indicating that they could start.

Chen Ben was the first to make a move. He coughed slightly, and after attracting everyone's attention, he said:

"This novel has four chapters, about four people. However, I am only interested in the first two chapters, and I can't stand the rest.

The last two chapters can be said to be as sleazy as they are, as abject as they are, and as weird as they are. The twisted character and weird temper of the protagonist of the novel made me extremely uncomfortable with it.

As a literary work, "writing to convey the truth" is its foundation, and it is also the public's hope for mainstream literature.

March’s work “Latent” seems to go against this fundamental.

This work is more like a biographical history book, telling the different work experiences and life endings of several characters.

Of course, there are also specific historical background and human factors, but they seem to be less powerful than those in the "ordinary world".

To put it simply, it is a bit similar to popular literature.

What is popular literature?

In fact, to put it simply, it is to cater to readers' curiosity. Works with business writing and the like have weak social functionality.

For example, martial arts novels are representatives of popular literature. When the audience reads this kind of works, it is mostly to satisfy their own inner joy, curiosity, etc., and they do not have a strong idea of ​​​​"writing to convey the truth."

Chen Ben spoke eloquently for 24 minutes, and very patiently found out all the shortcomings of the "lurking" novel.

And what is commendable is that every objection is well-founded.

It made other onlookers at the venue feel convinced that this was what it was like.

Finally, Chen Ben concluded: "In my opinion, there is nothing good about the novel "Latent" except for its freshness.

If this award is awarded, the outside world will doubt this award.

Therefore, I strongly oppose it winning the Mao Dun Literature Award. "

Chen Ben's conclusion was a bit heavy, so heavy that most members in the conference room did not dare to refute it.

At this time, everyone in the conference room turned their attention to Liu Heiyu with tacit understanding.

Facing everyone's gaze, Liu Heiyu did not flinch, straightened his body and retorted righteously:

"I don't agree with Comrade Chen Ben. Literary works should have the characteristics of conveying the truth. This is correct.

But after listening to Comrade Chen Ben’s speech just now, I think he didn’t understand “lurking” at all.

The novel "Latent" talks about two things from beginning to end: human nature and history.

First let’s look at its human nature.

The reason why the various geeks who appear in the work are able to perform outstandingly in specific espionage work is actually first of all due to the kindness of human nature.

For example, A Bing’s belief is mainly based on gratitude. Knowing how to be grateful is itself a manifestation of human kindness.

And the other is historicity.

The story itself is set in a special era and reflects people who engage in special jobs in a special era. To a certain extent, it still reflects life under a special historical background.

I believe that the firm and noble personality beliefs of those unknown heroes who silently dedicated themselves to the cause of national security in "Latent" are the core of Wen Yi Zai Dao.

In this age of dissolving the heroic and the sublime, we need them so much.”

Regarding his own face and status in the industry, Liu Heiyu is now refusing to give in, refuting Chen Ben's views point by point.

This whole refutation lasted for 32 minutes.

It took 8 minutes longer than Chen Ben.

Finally, Liu Heiyu put down the manuscript and said seriously: "This is the Mao Dun Literature Award. We cannot treat any literary work unfairly based on our own selfishness. I support "Latent" to win this Contradictory Literature Award."

After Liu Heiyu finished speaking, Ba Yin looked at everyone in the conference room and asked, "Do you have any different opinions?"

Everyone looked at each other and remained silent.

Because there is no need to say anything anymore. Chen Ben and Liu Heiyu, as supporters and opponents, have just finished talking about all aspects, and there is nothing left to say.

Seeing everyone's silence, Ba Yin, who had expected it, was not surprised, so he spoke:

"Then let me tell you my point of view. I didn't officially express my position on "lurking" in the past few times. I know everyone wants to hear my opinion, so I will say a few words."

Ba Yin took a sip of tea and said calmly: "The development of culture requires the contention of a hundred schools of thought. Any culture needs to be treated with an inclusive attitude and its essence should be taken.

Even popular literature has its shining points. For example, in Jin Yong's martial arts, doesn't it also contain the idea of ​​"the greatest chivalrous person serves the country and the people"?

The spirit of the "Latent" novel has inspired countless people and will make them feel the value of life and the value of the nation.

As the most authoritative award for domestic literature, the Mao Dun Literature Award is not a tool that sticks to tradition; letting a hundred flowers bloom is its precious quality. "

Ba Yin didn't talk much, but every word was worth a fortune.

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire conference room fell silent, everyone looked up at Mr. Ba Yin.

No one here is stupid, so they naturally know what this old gentleman means.

Seeing this, Mr. Ba Yin raised the "lurk" in his hand and said slowly: "I am old and I am a little tired after sitting for a long time. Don't waste your time. Let's vote by a show of hands now."

After saying that, Ba Yin was the first to raise his hand.

Seeing this, the four people who had been waiting and watching immediately followed and raised their hands.

The situation is good and the situation is clear. These are the two words Liu Heiyu thought of at this moment, and he immediately raised his hands.

Then all the people who supported "Latent" to win the award raised their hands.

Ba Yin counted the numbers and announced the result: "13 votes, passed."

Although the "Latent" novel temporarily received promising voting results, Ba Yin still voted for "Westward Journey".

The meaning is very clear, among the 5 novels, the top four with the highest votes will be the winners.

After one round, "Westbound" only received a pitiful 6 votes.

The three people who originally belonged to Chen Ben's camp simply pretended to be deaf-mute after seeing that the "Westward Journey" had no hope of victory. This is a trick, giving Mr. Ba Yin face.

Taking the statistical results from the confidential secretary, Ba Yin looked around everyone and said solemnly:

"I now announce that the selection process for the fourth Mao Dun Literature Award has officially come to a successful conclusion.

The winners are: Wang Huo's "War and People", Liu Sifen's "White Gate Willow", Liu Yumin's "Tumultuous Autumn" and March's "Latent". Congratulations to the four writers. "

After saying that, Ba Yin applauded.

Bang bang bang.

Everyone applauded

In the conference room with thunderous applause, everyone in the meeting looked at Ba Yin and secretly lamented March's good fortune:

What is a noble person?

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